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Born in 2016, the Tortoise Pan 4:3 male spent his early years in the south-east of the reserve, but began moving further afield in late 2019.
Rare by nature
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Since 1979 Londolozi has had a love affair with leopards. Over the last four decades, this dynasty has been chronicled by the many guides and trackers, past and present, who have worked at Londolozi.
You can visit the Mashaba 4:3 Female's dedicated profile page to access a rich trove of information about this leopard, including family tree, unique markings, territory maps, timelines and a host of stunning images and videos.
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